Main Idea
What is the main idea of the following passage?
Dogs make great pets. They can be trained to protect homes, provide companionship, and protect homes.
A. Dogs are better pets than cats.
B. Everyone should get a dog.
C. Dogs are the best pets.
D. Dogs make great pets.
D. Dogs make great pets.
How long do you have to complete the Reading STAAR test?
All day
Imagine you come to a question that you absolutely don't know the answer to. Should you skip it?
No, don't skip it. Cross out the obviously wrong answers, then give it a good guess.
Write an antonym for pretty.
Examples: ugly, hideous
What does the R in RACE stand for?
Restate - Remember to restate the question in your answer.
Read the following passage.
Maria practiced piano every day after school. At times she struggled, but she kept practicing. She later played beautifully at her recital.
What is the main idea?
A. Playing the piano is hard.
B. Practice helps you improve.
C. Piano players have to perform in recitals.
D. Great piano players always practice.
B. Practice helps you improve.
What LAMP class do you have on STAAR day?
None - there are no LAMP classes on STAAR test day!
About how many questions are on the Reading STAAR test?
A. Around 100
B. 25
C. Around 40
D. Over a 1000
C. Around 40
Write a synonym for tired.
Examples: exhausted, fatigued, weary
What type of STAAR question would you use the RACES acronym for?
ECR - extended constructed response
Read the following passage & determine the main idea.
Rainforests are home to many animals like monkeys, birds, and insects. The trees grow very tall and block sunlight. This creates a unique environment where many species can live.
A. Rainforests are home to many animals.
B. Rainforests have many insects and birds.
C. Trees block sunlight in rainforests.
D. Rainforests are home to many living things.
D. Rainforests are home to many living things.
How long is recess on the day of the STAAR test?
Unfortunately there is NO recess on STAAR test day!
How many reading passages will be on the STAAR test?
A. 3
B. 5 - 7
C. 8
D. 2
B. 5 - 7
Remember, the reading test involves a lot of reading. Make sure you read each passage carefully - take a little mental break after each passage & its questions.
What is a synonym for infer?
Examples: conclude, deduce, understand
What does the C in RACES stand for?
Cite
It reminds you to cite or state your evidence.
Read the following passage. What is the main idea?
Some students like to study in silence. Others prefer listening to music while they work. No matter the method, finding a good study habit helps students succeed.
Good study habits help students succeed.
Can you have a snack on STAAR test day?
Yep - everyone will get a snack.
During the STAAR test, how many kids can leave the classroom at a time to go to the bathroom?
One
What is the simple predicate of the following sentence?
The hungry wolf blew down the first little pig's house.
blew
What does the E in RACES represent?
Explain - Explain how the evidence you cited supports your answer.
What is the main idea of the following passage?
Recycling helps reduce trash in landfills. It also saves energy and protects natural resources. Many communities encourage people to recycle paper, plastic, and glass.
Recycling is important because it helps the environment.
What will your teacher be doing during the STAAR test?
Walking, walking, walking around.
It's the day of the test and you've just arrived at your classroom. Name something you should do before the STAAR test begins.
Possible answers:
go to the restroom
give your teacher your reading book for after the test
turn in your electronics
eat breakfast
What type of nonfiction text structures follows events in the order that they occurred?
Chronological or sequential
What does the S stand for in the RACES acronym?
Summarize -
Wrap up your answer by summarizing your point.